Hi Jerry, Here's the story. I too was surprised, but Europe is a big place. Cheers, Larry
The following military occupations constitute the majority of armed conflicts that are taking place in Europe, four out of seven conflicts: Russia is currently occupying Crimea (Ukraine), Transdniestria (Moldova), as well as South Ossetia and Abkhazia (Georgia), while Armenia is occupying parts of Nagorno Karabakh (Azerbaijan). Europe is also the theatre of an international armed conflict (IAC) between Ukraine and Russia, and of two non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) in Ukraine opposing governmental forces with the self-proclaimed ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
I am a bit skeptical about the number of armed conflicts you site. Can you specify the ones in Europe, for example? I don't doubt the number in the Middle East and Africa (could be more?) although exactly what they are isn't clear without delving into them.
Hi Jerry, Here's the story. I too was surprised, but Europe is a big place. Cheers, Larry
The following military occupations constitute the majority of armed conflicts that are taking place in Europe, four out of seven conflicts: Russia is currently occupying Crimea (Ukraine), Transdniestria (Moldova), as well as South Ossetia and Abkhazia (Georgia), while Armenia is occupying parts of Nagorno Karabakh (Azerbaijan). Europe is also the theatre of an international armed conflict (IAC) between Ukraine and Russia, and of two non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) in Ukraine opposing governmental forces with the self-proclaimed ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
I am a bit skeptical about the number of armed conflicts you site. Can you specify the ones in Europe, for example? I don't doubt the number in the Middle East and Africa (could be more?) although exactly what they are isn't clear without delving into them.